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Definition of misadventure

misadventure

/ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/
mis · ad · ven · ture
Plural:misadventures
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Adjective:misadventurous
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misadventure Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An unfortunate incident, mishap, or piece of bad luck.

Example

"Their camping trip turned into a series of comical misadventures after they forgot the tent poles."

2

In law, an accidental death or injury caused unintentionally by a person performing a lawful act without negligence, or resulting from a voluntary risk taken by the deceased.

Example

"Following a thorough inquest, the coroner recorded a formal verdict of death by misadventure."

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• Rhymes for misadventure

• Nearby Words

misaddress
misadjustment
misadministration
misadventure
misalign
misalignment
misalliance

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French mesaventure ('mishap, ill fortune'), formed from the pejorative prefix mes- and aventure ('chance, event').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misadventure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misadventure
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